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The Way of the Shepherd Annual Fund

The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori School Annual Fund is the school’s yearly giving campaign that begins on the first day of the fiscal year, July 1st, and ends on the last day of the fiscal year, June 30th. It is an organized and intentional campaign to establish an annual support base for the school. Every direct donation contributed to The Way of the Shepherd is considered part of the Annual Fund campaign. In this way, we can stay in communication with our friends and supporters with the hope that they will continue to be part of our mission each year. It is the small annual donation, not the large one-time donation, that establishes the support base that we need to build a solid financial foundation in order to realize the dreams and vision we have for our school. We want everyone to be a part of this vision!

We welcome all annual contributions of any amount. In a special way, we honor our benefactors of $1250 or more a year as a part of our Founders’ Circle. For young alumni, we challenge you to begin an annual financial commitment to The Way of the Shepherd through our Young Alum Society offering $19.98 or more to honor our school’s first year of operation. We ask you to prayerfully consider a gift as part of your family’s yearly giving.

Annual Fund FAQs

Why does The Way of the Shepherd have an Annual Fund Campaign?

A fundamental goal of the school founders was to keep tuition affordable, allowing any family access to this new model of Catholic education. In the early developing years, The Way of the Shepherd created a plan to keep tuition comparable with other Catholic schools and much lower than surrounding Montessori schools. Many dedicated school families volunteer their time and resources in partnership with other generous donors to continue to achieve this goal. If you are able, we encourage you to help us in our commitment to keep Catholic Montessori accessible by making a contribution to our Annual Fund.

What does this mean for parents and families?

We know our parents and families support us in many ways. THANK YOU! The Annual Fund is an important way of keeping former families, donors, board members, and alum connected to the school and its mission. Therefore, all we ask of you is participation. Data speaks! When we have 100% participation in the Annual Fund, we are telling a wonderful story. “Look! All of our families support the Annual Fund each year. Will you consider doing the same?”

Is this “just another fundraiser”?

When an institution is forced to rely on fundraiser after fundraiser to make ends meet, it is not sustainable! Currently, fundraisers make up the brunt of The Way of the Shepherd annual giving each year. Currently, tuition is only funding about 65% of the school budget. In the next few years, we would like to limit the amount of fundraisers conducted and increase the commitment to the Annual Fund giving campaign. It will take a few years to truly establish a support base for our school, but the shift is necessary in order for us to create a solid base of support for the future. We hope that you will join us in this pursuit!

How can I make my annual gift?

Thank you for thinking of us for your annual giving! To make an online contribution, you can simply click on the “Donate” button to pay online via Pay Pal. You can also call the front office at 763-862-9110 to make a gift by credit card or to inquire about a stock transfer. You can also mail donations to 13200 Central Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55434 or drop off your donation and stay for a tour or a visit!

The Way of the Shepherd is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your continued support!

See Catholic Montessori in Action!

You’re invited to visit our campus, observe our school in action and meet our faculty and staff. The best way to learn more about The Way of the Shepherd is to schedule your personal tour and classroom observation. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Thank you to CSS for their Platinum level sponsorship of our Shepherd’s Classic Golf Tournament!

Exceeding all expectations. Communication Systems Specialists’ goal is to provide the highest quality solutions and service to meet each customer’s unique needs. Our objective is to partner with our customers, understand their desires, and develop a long-term relationship where their first call is to CSS.

Thank you to CSS for their Platinum sponsorship of our Shepherd’s Classic Golf Tournament!

Exceeding all expectations. Communication Systems Specialists’ goal is to provide the highest quality solutions and service to meet each customer’s unique needs. Our objective is to partner with our customers, understand their desires, and develop a long-term relationship where their first call is to CSS.

Thank you to CSS for their Platinum level sponsorship of our Shepherd’s Classic Golf Tournament!

Exceeding all expectations. Communication Systems Specialists’ goal is to provide the highest quality solutions and service to meet each customer’s unique needs. Our objective is to partner with our customers, understand their desires, and develop a long-term relationship where their first call is to CSS.

Thank you to CSS for their Platinum level sponsorship of our Shepherd’s Classic Golf Tournament!

Exceeding all expectations. Communication Systems Specialists’ goal is to provide the highest quality solutions and service to meet each customer’s unique needs. Our objective is to partner with our customers, understand their desires, and develop a long-term relationship where their first call is to CSS.

Thank you to CSS for their Platinum level sponsorship of our Shepherd’s Classic Golf Tournament!

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